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Meet Sam, the straitlaced computer-science major from Brigham Young University. And then meet Charly, the sparkling, quick-witted girl who steps into his world and turns it upside down. Their courtship is a never-ending round of ups and downs— literally. On their first date Charly tricks Sam into taking a Ferris wheel ride, then tells the operator they're engaged! All of this seems to be a little more than Sam can cope with. But he gradually comes to appreciated Charly's point of view. From the girl who loves to laugh, he learns to do the same. He finds out for the first time what it's like to be really alive. Charly is a story of joy and spontaneity, learning and loving, and, most of all, growing.
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Jack sent me a great write up about "Sam", but I'm not going to use it. For those that have not read "Charly" yet it will ruin the ending. All you need to know is, if you enjoyed reading "Charly" then "Sam" is definitely a must!
Michell & Debra
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Michelle and Debra begins when Michelle and her best friend, Debra, are thirteen and enjoying the activities of girls camp. Michelle, a faithful young woman, tries to encourage and influence Debra to make more responsible decisions. Debra, however, does not place as much importance on the gospel and never makes a full commitment to abstain from immoral behavior.
The chapters about the two girls alternate with the story of Shane, who grows up in Montana and prepares for a mission and returns while the girls are progressing through high school in Utah. The decisions that Michelle, Debra, and Shane make determine the results that come from keeping or breaking their commitments. In the story, a beautiful temple wedding illustrates the blessings that can be rewarded to those who live up to their commitments.
Nicole
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She had the most beautiful jade green "cat " eyes he had ever seen. They were so betwitching that he found it difficult to maintain eye contact and argue with her at the same time. Josh Dutton has just made the winning shot for his high school basketball team and Nicole Stegman acts as if she couldn't care less. Such is the begining for Jack Weyland's newest novel, Nicole. It's not long before Nicole realizes Josh isn't so self-centered; in fact he seems to communicate with her brother Richard pretty well. Richard is fourteen and has mental disabilites. The relationship quickly develops between Josh and NIcole. Josh is determined to get the inative Stegmans back to church, even if takes changing the wards attitude. He also learns how to give unconditional love about service to others as his friendship with Richard develops. But when Josh and Nicole graduate and go to college, their romance wanes. Will Nicole still be around when Josh gets back from his mission? What can he do to win her back?
On the Run
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When Elder Nathan Williams shakes hands with his mission president and boards the plane to go home at the end of his mission, he's excited to see his family again. But from the moment he encounters Jessica, a lovely Sioux young woman, in his assigned seat, the plans he had for a peaceful, reflective flight home quickly take a turn for the unexpected. When Nathan is reluctantly drawn into an FBI drug investigation, he and Jessica find themselves playing a deadly game of "Keep Away!" And the other players are serious about it -- deadly serious.
For their safety, the two young people are soon on the run, and Nathan is unable to return home as planned, much less let his parents know what has happened. How does an unofficially released returned missionary deal with a developing romantic relationship while his life is in danger? If he completes his new "mission" to Washington, D.C., will Nathan be able to return safely to the potato farm in Idaho? Jack Weyland mingles action and adventure with the societal problem of racial discrimination in this exciting novel.
Lean on Me
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What do you get when you take two girls and three guys with great voices and lively personalities and combine them with some good old songs like "Boardwalk" and "Stand by Me"? In Rexburg, Idaho, it all adds up to Fast Forward, the a cappella group that features lead singer Amber Whittaker, and the strong, supportive bass, Greg Foster. Best friends Amber and Greg exchange advice on everything best friends can—dating, music, friends, etc. In Jack Weyland's new novel, Lean on Me, Greg finds himself falling for Amber, who thinks of him only as a buddy. The best-selling author recounts the story of their relationship as they mature, perform in a popular musical group, and learn to cope with the changing dynamics in their relationship. Written in Jack Weyland's breezy and entertaining style, the novel moves quickly through time, progressing to the months following Greg's mission. Still in love with Amber, Greg finally reveals his feelings to her with an engagement ring, but she thinks it's a joke. Everything that follows is a delight in both humorous and poignant ways. Jack Weyland chalks up another winner with this lively story of young love. Includes a free music CD of performances by TIME—the a cappella group on which Fast Forward is based.
Brittany
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Brittany is a bright, happy, and talented young woman. But transferring for her junior year from a small high school to a much larger one. Brittany is homesick and lonely. That’s why she’s grateful when a boy in her biology class goes out of his way to be friendly. Derek’s not exactly her type, but at a time when she’s struggling to fit in, it’s nice to have somebody smile and say hello. Unfortunately, Derek isn’t what he pretends to be. Brittany is the heart-wrenching story of a Latter-day Saint young woman who lives through a terrible nightmare.
Jake
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Nineteen-year-old Jake Petricelli is a young, buff, drop-dead handsome television star who is quickly gaining a reputation as every woman’s heartthrob. He’s had his pick of girls, but up until now he’s never met anyone quite like Andrea Warner.
The trouble is, Jake’s not exactly Andrea’s type and the only way he knows how to get close to her is to pretend to be something he’s not.
In Jake, best-selling author Jack Weyland introduces us to an unlikely couple. Readers will fall in love with Jake and Andrea and yearn for them to find some common ground. But what can you do if you’re a Mormon girl, brought up to believe in temple marriage, and the only boy you’ve ever loved is not only a nonmember but a selfish, chronic liar?
Emily
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Austin has only thought of Emily as the kid sister of his best friend. But Emily has other ideas. While Austin is on his mission, his parents are planning the rest of his life, and those plans don't include Emily. Then in one brief accident, Emily's hope for a promising communications career and a temple marriage turn into excruciating pain.
In this moving Jack Weyland story, Emily's dreams are dashed when she's severely burned. After months of enduring skin grafts, debridement, and a painful recovery at a burn center, Emily returns to college labeled as "disabled and disfugured." With her self-esteem riddled by the strange looks, insensitive comments, and callous behavior directed at her, Emily is devastated emotionally as well as physically scarred. The Savior's help and healing, an understanding bishop, and others help her to endure.
Emily loses herself in the service of others and finds a rejuvenated spirit in the process. But when Austin returns from his mission, she wonders if he will see that rejuvenated spirit or just a reconstructed face? Jack Weyland tells a moving love story that illustrates what it takes to overcome adversity, to grow spiritually, and to reclaim your dreams.
Ashley & Jen
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Seventeen-year-old Ashley Bailey has it all. With her perky personality, good looks, impressive GPA, and cheerful attitude, she is the "perfect teenager."
That´s why everyone is surprised when Ashley begins hanging out with Jennifer Hobbs. Jen runs with the renegades at school, hates church, and comes from a broken home. Everybody know´s she´s trouble.
But things aren´t always what they seem. Ashley has a dark secret. And there´s another side to Jen that´s struggling to emerge.
In his latest entertaining novel, author Jack Weyland explores once again the fun and frustration that are part of growing up while he also illuminates a secretive and destructive behavior that plagues a surprisingly large number of young women.
Ashley and Jen. Theirs is a story you´re not likely to forget.
Megan
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On the outside, Megan looks like a typical LDS girl. She knows all the right answers and participates in all the right programs. But when Shane, a nonmember boy who's a couple of years older and really good-looking, starts to pay attention to Megan, the standards she can recite by heart just don't feel all that important. The risks seem small at first – staying out too late, dressing more provocatively – and even though the friction between Megan and her mom is increasing, she's sure she can handle it.
That illusion is shattered when Megan discovers she is pregnant, and Shane leaves her to face the consequences alone. Is repentance possible? Should she keep the baby? Or should she give it up to be adopted by a childless couple whose greatest wish is to have a family?
In his usual insightful way, Jack Weyland explores a problem that is all too common in today's world.
Forever
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A compilation of short stories for youth. Each story introduces us to new and interesting characters, some of whom have since been the subject of such full-length novels as Charly.
These stories, have more than the entertainment value you expect from Jack Weyland, they have a message that touches the heart, a conclusion that can make you a better person and leave you with a stronger testimony of the gospel. The author’s ability to bring his characters enduring freshness and describe situations that relate to his readers has made him one of today’s most popular LDS authors
Cheyenne in New York
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Ben Morelli is a brash, up-and-coming New York City ad agency executive. He's just landed a huge account, and his future looks bright. The last thing he needs is to share the spotlight with some hick from Idaho.
Bright, outspokenly moral, and unfailingly honest, Cheyenne is everything Ben thinks he dislikes in a woman. She's also a Mormon, whatever that is. It doesn't help, either, that his most important client thinks Cheyenne is terrific. And so does Ben's family.
In Cheyenne in New York, Jack Weyland introduces us to an intriguing pair of strong-willed, seemingly mismatched characters whose family backgrounds, interests, and ambitions are worlds apart.
A contemporary love story played out in the aftermath of a horrific national disaster, this latest Jack Weyland novel reaffirms in an unforgettable way the power of love, faith, and family ties.
Adam's Story
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Elder Roberts has only a few months left on his mission in New Jersey, and there's one door he just has to knock on. His mom's parents, who haven't seen him since he was a baby, live there. Maybe, just maybe, he can get them to accept the gospel like their daughter, Charly, did more than twenty years ago.
And maybe he can find out something about the mother who died when he was a baby, and discover a little more about himself in the process.
In this humorous and tender sequel to the novels Charley and Sam, best selling author Jack Weyland finally reveals what happened to Adam their only son.
Saving Kristen
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When Kristen Boone leaves Ashton, Idaho, to attend school at UCLA, she plans to pursue a career in theater and dance. But her plans are derailed when she meets Chad Nieteri, a wealthy, carefree, California boy who is intrigued by Kristen's wholesome Mormon values and begins dating her. What Kristen doesn't know is that Chad is also the leader of a gang of young men who support their extravagant lifestyles by impersonating police officers and stealing from illegal drug manufactures and dealers. When Kristen learns the truth about Chad and his friends, Chad sets out to silence her! Readers discover along with Kristen what true friendship means, and why the only way to find safety and real joy in today's world is to live the gospel.
Alone, Together
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This heart-wrenching and heartwarming story about the challenges of growing up will have you rooting for two struggling young people in their search for happiness and for each other. Madison, the only Mormon in her high school, isn't part of the in-crowd. But when she wins a free makeover, she learns some skills that give her the self-confidence she has always lacked. What she has to decide now is whether it is more important to look good or to be good. Josh, a substitute on the high school basketball team, makes an unlikely last-second shot to help his team win the state championship. But unexpected hardships and an untimely death in his family mar his senior year and leave him wondering if there isn't more to life. Can these two youth who grew up basically alone find happiness?
Anticipated Release Date: June 2006
As Always, Dave
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When Dave leaves on his mission, he assumes that Abbie, his high school sweetheart, will wait for him and that they'll eventually marry. But by the time he gets home, Abbie has a new boyfriend and is now living in New York. Can Dave win Abbie back? Is she the right one? Weyland fans will enjoy this new young adult novel about relationships, romance, and finding true love.